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BOB BEAMON
At the Mexico City Olympics in 1968, Beamon didn't just shattered the previous set world record but he also become the first long jumper to surpass the milestones of both 28 and 29 feet, a record that stood for almost 3 decades. #BlackHistoryMonth #Day19
At the Mexico City Olympics in 1968, Beamon didn't just shattered the previous set world record but he also become the first long jumper to surpass the milestones of both 28 and 29 feet, a record that stood for almost 3 decades. #BlackHistoryMonth #Day19
February 19, 2025 at 6:04 PM
BOB BEAMON
At the Mexico City Olympics in 1968, Beamon didn't just shattered the previous set world record but he also become the first long jumper to surpass the milestones of both 28 and 29 feet, a record that stood for almost 3 decades. #BlackHistoryMonth #Day19
At the Mexico City Olympics in 1968, Beamon didn't just shattered the previous set world record but he also become the first long jumper to surpass the milestones of both 28 and 29 feet, a record that stood for almost 3 decades. #BlackHistoryMonth #Day19
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WILLYE WHITE
One of ten greatest black female athletes, at 16 she competed in 1956 Melbourne Olympics becoming the 1st American woman to ever medal in the long jump. Willye also became the 1st American athlete to compete in 5 Olympic Games (1956-1972). #BlackHistoryMonth #Day18
One of ten greatest black female athletes, at 16 she competed in 1956 Melbourne Olympics becoming the 1st American woman to ever medal in the long jump. Willye also became the 1st American athlete to compete in 5 Olympic Games (1956-1972). #BlackHistoryMonth #Day18
February 18, 2025 at 5:46 PM
WILLYE WHITE
One of ten greatest black female athletes, at 16 she competed in 1956 Melbourne Olympics becoming the 1st American woman to ever medal in the long jump. Willye also became the 1st American athlete to compete in 5 Olympic Games (1956-1972). #BlackHistoryMonth #Day18
One of ten greatest black female athletes, at 16 she competed in 1956 Melbourne Olympics becoming the 1st American woman to ever medal in the long jump. Willye also became the 1st American athlete to compete in 5 Olympic Games (1956-1972). #BlackHistoryMonth #Day18
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GABBY DOUGLAS
16-year-old gymnast Gabby Douglas became the first African-American woman to win the women's all-around gymnastics competition. (2012 London Olympics) #BlackHistoryMonth #Day17
16-year-old gymnast Gabby Douglas became the first African-American woman to win the women's all-around gymnastics competition. (2012 London Olympics) #BlackHistoryMonth #Day17
February 17, 2025 at 5:32 PM
GABBY DOUGLAS
16-year-old gymnast Gabby Douglas became the first African-American woman to win the women's all-around gymnastics competition. (2012 London Olympics) #BlackHistoryMonth #Day17
16-year-old gymnast Gabby Douglas became the first African-American woman to win the women's all-around gymnastics competition. (2012 London Olympics) #BlackHistoryMonth #Day17
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BONNIE ST. JOHN
Despite having her right leg amputated at age five, Bonnie became the first African-American ever to win medals in Winter Olympic competition, taking home a silver and two bronze medals (1984 Winter Paralympics in Innsbruck, Austria). #BlackHistoryMonth #Day16
Despite having her right leg amputated at age five, Bonnie became the first African-American ever to win medals in Winter Olympic competition, taking home a silver and two bronze medals (1984 Winter Paralympics in Innsbruck, Austria). #BlackHistoryMonth #Day16
February 16, 2025 at 8:18 PM
BONNIE ST. JOHN
Despite having her right leg amputated at age five, Bonnie became the first African-American ever to win medals in Winter Olympic competition, taking home a silver and two bronze medals (1984 Winter Paralympics in Innsbruck, Austria). #BlackHistoryMonth #Day16
Despite having her right leg amputated at age five, Bonnie became the first African-American ever to win medals in Winter Olympic competition, taking home a silver and two bronze medals (1984 Winter Paralympics in Innsbruck, Austria). #BlackHistoryMonth #Day16
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WILLIAM DeHART HUBBARD
A track and field athlete, DeHart became the very first African-American to win gold in an Olympic individual event. (during the 1924 Paris Olympics' running long jump) #BlackHistoryMonth #Day15
A track and field athlete, DeHart became the very first African-American to win gold in an Olympic individual event. (during the 1924 Paris Olympics' running long jump) #BlackHistoryMonth #Day15
February 15, 2025 at 6:46 PM
WILLIAM DeHART HUBBARD
A track and field athlete, DeHart became the very first African-American to win gold in an Olympic individual event. (during the 1924 Paris Olympics' running long jump) #BlackHistoryMonth #Day15
A track and field athlete, DeHart became the very first African-American to win gold in an Olympic individual event. (during the 1924 Paris Olympics' running long jump) #BlackHistoryMonth #Day15
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SEBA JOHNSON
Olympic athlete, actor, and vegan animal rights activist, Seba was the first African-American woman to ski at the Olympics, and the youngest alpine ski racer in Olympic history (she competed at age 14). #BlackHistoryMonth #Day14
Olympic athlete, actor, and vegan animal rights activist, Seba was the first African-American woman to ski at the Olympics, and the youngest alpine ski racer in Olympic history (she competed at age 14). #BlackHistoryMonth #Day14
February 14, 2025 at 6:02 PM
SEBA JOHNSON
Olympic athlete, actor, and vegan animal rights activist, Seba was the first African-American woman to ski at the Olympics, and the youngest alpine ski racer in Olympic history (she competed at age 14). #BlackHistoryMonth #Day14
Olympic athlete, actor, and vegan animal rights activist, Seba was the first African-American woman to ski at the Olympics, and the youngest alpine ski racer in Olympic history (she competed at age 14). #BlackHistoryMonth #Day14
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FLORENCE GRIFFITH-JOYNER aka "FLO-JO"
Flo-Jo was an African-American track athlete & the first woman to run the 100m in 10.49 seconds. Winner of 3 gold medals at the 1988 Olympics, she's considered the fastest woman in the world: her records still stand. #BlackHistoryMonth #Day13
Flo-Jo was an African-American track athlete & the first woman to run the 100m in 10.49 seconds. Winner of 3 gold medals at the 1988 Olympics, she's considered the fastest woman in the world: her records still stand. #BlackHistoryMonth #Day13
February 13, 2025 at 4:53 PM
FLORENCE GRIFFITH-JOYNER aka "FLO-JO"
Flo-Jo was an African-American track athlete & the first woman to run the 100m in 10.49 seconds. Winner of 3 gold medals at the 1988 Olympics, she's considered the fastest woman in the world: her records still stand. #BlackHistoryMonth #Day13
Flo-Jo was an African-American track athlete & the first woman to run the 100m in 10.49 seconds. Winner of 3 gold medals at the 1988 Olympics, she's considered the fastest woman in the world: her records still stand. #BlackHistoryMonth #Day13
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VONETTA FLOWERS
the first African-American person, of any gender, to win a gold medal at the Winter Olympics. Vonetta won the gold in the women's bobsled event in 2002 at Salt Lake City. #WinterOlympics #BestOfUS
the first African-American person, of any gender, to win a gold medal at the Winter Olympics. Vonetta won the gold in the women's bobsled event in 2002 at Salt Lake City. #WinterOlympics #BestOfUS
February 12, 2025 at 4:54 PM
VONETTA FLOWERS
the first African-American person, of any gender, to win a gold medal at the Winter Olympics. Vonetta won the gold in the women's bobsled event in 2002 at Salt Lake City. #WinterOlympics #BestOfUS
the first African-American person, of any gender, to win a gold medal at the Winter Olympics. Vonetta won the gold in the women's bobsled event in 2002 at Salt Lake City. #WinterOlympics #BestOfUS
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JOHN BAXTER TAYLOR, JR.
Born in Washington,D.C.,to former slaves, John Taylor was the very first African-American to win an Olympic gold medal. (Men's Medley Relay at the 1908 Summer Olympics in London)
#BlackHistoryMonth #Day11
Born in Washington,D.C.,to former slaves, John Taylor was the very first African-American to win an Olympic gold medal. (Men's Medley Relay at the 1908 Summer Olympics in London)
#BlackHistoryMonth #Day11
February 11, 2025 at 4:53 PM
JOHN BAXTER TAYLOR, JR.
Born in Washington,D.C.,to former slaves, John Taylor was the very first African-American to win an Olympic gold medal. (Men's Medley Relay at the 1908 Summer Olympics in London)
#BlackHistoryMonth #Day11
Born in Washington,D.C.,to former slaves, John Taylor was the very first African-American to win an Olympic gold medal. (Men's Medley Relay at the 1908 Summer Olympics in London)
#BlackHistoryMonth #Day11
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DEBI THOMAS
Debi, the best African American figure skater in the history of the sport, World Champion in 1986, became the first African-American to win an Olympic medal at the Calgary Winter Olympics in 1988. #BlackHistoryMonth #Day10 #WinterOlympics
Debi, the best African American figure skater in the history of the sport, World Champion in 1986, became the first African-American to win an Olympic medal at the Calgary Winter Olympics in 1988. #BlackHistoryMonth #Day10 #WinterOlympics
February 10, 2025 at 5:01 PM
DEBI THOMAS
Debi, the best African American figure skater in the history of the sport, World Champion in 1986, became the first African-American to win an Olympic medal at the Calgary Winter Olympics in 1988. #BlackHistoryMonth #Day10 #WinterOlympics
Debi, the best African American figure skater in the history of the sport, World Champion in 1986, became the first African-American to win an Olympic medal at the Calgary Winter Olympics in 1988. #BlackHistoryMonth #Day10 #WinterOlympics
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FRITZ POLLARD
For #SuperBowl Sunday, the spotlight is on Frederick Douglass "Fritz" Pollard who was (along with Bobby Marshall) the first African-Americans to play professional football (NFL, 1920) and the first African-American head coach in the NFL. #BlackHistoryMonth #Day9 #EndRacism
For #SuperBowl Sunday, the spotlight is on Frederick Douglass "Fritz" Pollard who was (along with Bobby Marshall) the first African-Americans to play professional football (NFL, 1920) and the first African-American head coach in the NFL. #BlackHistoryMonth #Day9 #EndRacism
February 9, 2025 at 4:45 PM
FRITZ POLLARD
For #SuperBowl Sunday, the spotlight is on Frederick Douglass "Fritz" Pollard who was (along with Bobby Marshall) the first African-Americans to play professional football (NFL, 1920) and the first African-American head coach in the NFL. #BlackHistoryMonth #Day9 #EndRacism
For #SuperBowl Sunday, the spotlight is on Frederick Douglass "Fritz" Pollard who was (along with Bobby Marshall) the first African-Americans to play professional football (NFL, 1920) and the first African-American head coach in the NFL. #BlackHistoryMonth #Day9 #EndRacism
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WILLIE O'REE
Canadian William Eldon "Willie" O'Ree - also known as "The Jackie Robinson of hockey" - was the first black player in the National Hockey League (in 1958, playing for the Boston Bruins against the Montreal Canadiens) #BlackHistoryMonth #Day8
Canadian William Eldon "Willie" O'Ree - also known as "The Jackie Robinson of hockey" - was the first black player in the National Hockey League (in 1958, playing for the Boston Bruins against the Montreal Canadiens) #BlackHistoryMonth #Day8
February 8, 2025 at 4:22 PM
WILLIE O'REE
Canadian William Eldon "Willie" O'Ree - also known as "The Jackie Robinson of hockey" - was the first black player in the National Hockey League (in 1958, playing for the Boston Bruins against the Montreal Canadiens) #BlackHistoryMonth #Day8
Canadian William Eldon "Willie" O'Ree - also known as "The Jackie Robinson of hockey" - was the first black player in the National Hockey League (in 1958, playing for the Boston Bruins against the Montreal Canadiens) #BlackHistoryMonth #Day8
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TIDYE PICKETT
Tidye Pickett and Louise Stokes (who qualified for the 1932 Olympics in Los Angeles, but were not allowed to participate because of their race) are the first African-American women to represent USA in the Olympics (in Berlin, 1936). #BlackHistoryMonth #Day7
Tidye Pickett and Louise Stokes (who qualified for the 1932 Olympics in Los Angeles, but were not allowed to participate because of their race) are the first African-American women to represent USA in the Olympics (in Berlin, 1936). #BlackHistoryMonth #Day7
February 7, 2025 at 5:12 PM
TIDYE PICKETT
Tidye Pickett and Louise Stokes (who qualified for the 1932 Olympics in Los Angeles, but were not allowed to participate because of their race) are the first African-American women to represent USA in the Olympics (in Berlin, 1936). #BlackHistoryMonth #Day7
Tidye Pickett and Louise Stokes (who qualified for the 1932 Olympics in Los Angeles, but were not allowed to participate because of their race) are the first African-American women to represent USA in the Olympics (in Berlin, 1936). #BlackHistoryMonth #Day7
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WILMA RUDOLPH
Considered the fastest woman in the world in the '60s, Wilma was not only the the first African-American woman but also the first American woman to win three gold medals in track & field in the 1960 Olympics in Rome, Italy. #BlackHistoryMonth #Day6
Considered the fastest woman in the world in the '60s, Wilma was not only the the first African-American woman but also the first American woman to win three gold medals in track & field in the 1960 Olympics in Rome, Italy. #BlackHistoryMonth #Day6
February 6, 2025 at 4:04 PM
WILMA RUDOLPH
Considered the fastest woman in the world in the '60s, Wilma was not only the the first African-American woman but also the first American woman to win three gold medals in track & field in the 1960 Olympics in Rome, Italy. #BlackHistoryMonth #Day6
Considered the fastest woman in the world in the '60s, Wilma was not only the the first African-American woman but also the first American woman to win three gold medals in track & field in the 1960 Olympics in Rome, Italy. #BlackHistoryMonth #Day6
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MARSHALL "MAJOR" TAYLOR
Also known as the BLACK CYCLONE and "The Fastest Bicycle Rider in the World" , Taylor is the world's first African-American cycling champion, and the first African American world champion of any sport (1899). #BlackHistoryMonth #Day5
Also known as the BLACK CYCLONE and "The Fastest Bicycle Rider in the World" , Taylor is the world's first African-American cycling champion, and the first African American world champion of any sport (1899). #BlackHistoryMonth #Day5
February 5, 2025 at 5:00 PM
MARSHALL "MAJOR" TAYLOR
Also known as the BLACK CYCLONE and "The Fastest Bicycle Rider in the World" , Taylor is the world's first African-American cycling champion, and the first African American world champion of any sport (1899). #BlackHistoryMonth #Day5
Also known as the BLACK CYCLONE and "The Fastest Bicycle Rider in the World" , Taylor is the world's first African-American cycling champion, and the first African American world champion of any sport (1899). #BlackHistoryMonth #Day5
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ALTHEA GIBSON
The first African-American athlete to break the color line in international tennis, winning French Open in 1956, Wimbledon & U.S. Open in 1957 (and again all three in 1958). Named Female Athlete Of The Year in both 1957 & 1958 by the @apnews.com . #BlackHistoryMonth #Day4
The first African-American athlete to break the color line in international tennis, winning French Open in 1956, Wimbledon & U.S. Open in 1957 (and again all three in 1958). Named Female Athlete Of The Year in both 1957 & 1958 by the @apnews.com . #BlackHistoryMonth #Day4
February 4, 2025 at 5:41 PM
ALTHEA GIBSON
The first African-American athlete to break the color line in international tennis, winning French Open in 1956, Wimbledon & U.S. Open in 1957 (and again all three in 1958). Named Female Athlete Of The Year in both 1957 & 1958 by the @apnews.com . #BlackHistoryMonth #Day4
The first African-American athlete to break the color line in international tennis, winning French Open in 1956, Wimbledon & U.S. Open in 1957 (and again all three in 1958). Named Female Athlete Of The Year in both 1957 & 1958 by the @apnews.com . #BlackHistoryMonth #Day4
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ALICE COACHMAN
The first African-American woman to win an Olympic gold medal in 1948 (she was also the only American woman to bring home an Olympic gold medal in athletics) & the first African-American woman to endorse an international product, CocaCola. #BlackHistoryMonth #Day3
The first African-American woman to win an Olympic gold medal in 1948 (she was also the only American woman to bring home an Olympic gold medal in athletics) & the first African-American woman to endorse an international product, CocaCola. #BlackHistoryMonth #Day3
February 3, 2025 at 4:02 PM
ALICE COACHMAN
The first African-American woman to win an Olympic gold medal in 1948 (she was also the only American woman to bring home an Olympic gold medal in athletics) & the first African-American woman to endorse an international product, CocaCola. #BlackHistoryMonth #Day3
The first African-American woman to win an Olympic gold medal in 1948 (she was also the only American woman to bring home an Olympic gold medal in athletics) & the first African-American woman to endorse an international product, CocaCola. #BlackHistoryMonth #Day3
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WALLACE "WALLY" TRIPLETT
The first African-American to be drafted and play for an National Football League team (1940's). Because of this, his portrait hangs in the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio. #BlackHistoryMonth #Day2 #BHM
The first African-American to be drafted and play for an National Football League team (1940's). Because of this, his portrait hangs in the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio. #BlackHistoryMonth #Day2 #BHM
February 2, 2025 at 5:09 PM
WALLACE "WALLY" TRIPLETT
The first African-American to be drafted and play for an National Football League team (1940's). Because of this, his portrait hangs in the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio. #BlackHistoryMonth #Day2 #BHM
The first African-American to be drafted and play for an National Football League team (1940's). Because of this, his portrait hangs in the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio. #BlackHistoryMonth #Day2 #BHM